June 3, 2019

April 17, 2020

The College of Nursing and Health Professions Division of Continuing Education is pleased to announce a new, one-day continuing education course. “Dementia Strategies: An Interprofessional Approach” will be offered on April 17, 2020 for nurses and health professionals both in person and via live webcast.

The workshop will offer evidence-based knowledge and hands-on skills required to support individuals living with dementia and their care partners. Using an interprofessional approach, participants will be able to:

• Identify, prevent and address behavioral signs and psychological symptoms associated with dementia.
• Discuss novel therapeutic strategies to engage, stimulate and comfort individuals living with dementia.
• Demonstrate how to work with, support and include care partners and work on an interprofessional team in caring for and supporting individuals living with dementia and their care partners from a person-centered care paradigm.

Content areas will include:

• Novel approaches (activity, exercise) to address common clinical symptoms.
• Common medical issues and best practices.

Check out our website for more information and registration.